Maj Gen AK Choudhary while attending the inaugural function as chief guest emphasised the need for preventing social discrimination against people suffering from HIV/AIDS.
He also mentioned that the people were now aware of what HIV/AIDS is and that people living with HIV/AIDS have the same rights as others. There is no harm in living together with these people and cooperation from the general public could improve the situation and give confidence to those affected, the Maj Gen added.
He further mentioned that for smooth and efficient functioning of such patient care centres certain infrastructure and equipments were required, including laboratory for an effective and efficient testing and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, power generator for regular power supply and proper sanitation and toilets for the patients as well as for the staffs of the centre.
In connection with the inaugural function, the IGAR (South) donated an ambulance to the patient care centre
In the meantime, Paominlen, chairman of the MIMSARC, in his presidential speech said that opening of the patient care centre at Motbung would give the necessary facilities to persons suffering from HIV/AIDS in Motbung and its neigbouring villages.
He further mentioned that the newly opened patient care centre will have one doctor, two nurses, and one counsellor along with six beds. Following information about the opening of the centre about 15 HIV infected persons turned up for admission to the centre for treatment. However, due to limited beds the centre will be giving priority to the serious patients, Paominlen added.